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Endless Possibility
COLOUR FORECAST
2012

When you express yourself with colour, the possibilities are endless. Plascon’s Palette
of 2012 is inspired by the different ways that we bring colour into our lives, and
different influences that we draw on to do so.
With an eye on global trends, and a mind for the local market, we explored a number
of different colour trends. After filtering these down and distilling them to their core,
we developed four key directions for the coming year. These are expressed as four
different themes – Memory, Expression, Mystery and Origins – running from bold
brights to stripped back basics, and everything in between.
But it’s how you interpret these themes that counts. Colour is something to be
enjoyed, and trends are broad brushstrokes on how to do that. Loving colour is about
exploring and interpreting these themes into your life. This Palette is here to inform
and inspire, and leave you excited. This is about the world both as it is,
and how you want it to be.
Change it. Love it.

Pale Linen Y1-C2-3 Scented Candle R6-D2-3 Ivory White Y4-B2-3 Lady Grey P1-D2-2
Pale Linen
Y1-C2-3
Scented Candle
R6-D2-3
NOTE: These printed colour swatches may vary from the actual Plascon paint colours. Check Plascon paint swatches from the Plascon Inspired Colour System.
Memory
Links to the past are always evident in design, with the focus shifting from era to era. This year,
the global eye has settled on the measured and stately aesthetic typical of the Georgian period.
We see a considered use of soft pastels coming to the fore, but grounded by neutrals and
darker tones. This theme is great for bringing a sophisticated sense of romance into a room
and is complemented well by antiqued period pieces.
Elements: Fluid lines, sheer layers, antiqued finishes, soft pastels, delicate lace
Clover Patch Y7-D2-1 Ballet Cream O7-D2-3 River Reeds Y4-C2-1 Overcast Days B4-E1-3
Overcast Days
B4-E1-3
Above : wall painted in Plascon Cashmere Overcast Days.
Opposite : walls painted with Plascon Cashmere Scented Candle and Pale Linen, skirtings painted with Plascon Velvaglo Ivory White, window frames
painted with Plascon Velvaglo Lady Grey.

Red Red Wine R3-C1-1 Evasive White Y4-E2-3 Oceanos B6-C1-1 Panorama Lights Y4-A1-2
Oceanos
B6-C1-1
Red Red Wine
R3-C1-1
Evasive White
Y4-E2-3
Panorama Lights
Y4-A1-2
NOTE: These printed colour swatches may vary from the actual Plascon paint colours. Check Plascon paint swatches from the Plascon Inspired Colour System.
Expression
The time for subtlety is over. With a number of different important events on the cards this
year, a strong theme of celebration is making itself known. This comes through in patriotic,
Union Jack inspired red, white and blue to tie in with the London Olympics. White is often the
base for this theme, with bold, uncomplicated use of bright colour to make a statement.
Elements: White with brights, smooth and flat, crisp and defined,
purposeful, abstract geometric patterns, colour blocking
My Magnolia Y4-C2-2 Lobster Red R5-B1-1 Baked Earth O4-B1-1 Forest Found G4-D1-2
Panorama Lights
Y4-A1-2
Forest Found
G4-D1-2
Lobster Red
R5-B1-1
Above : background tongue and groove wall painted with Plascon Double Velvet Forest Found, chest of drawers painted with Plascon Velvaglo
Lobster Red, stool painted with Plascon Velvaglo Panorama Lights.
Opposite : walls painted with Plascon Double Velvet Oceanos and Evasive White. Cabinet painted with Plascon Velvaglo Lobster Red, tables
painted with Plascon Velvaglo Panorama Lights.

Soft Lead P1-E1-4 Afternoon Shower Y4-C2-3 Lightning Y4-D2-2 Wink P7-D1-3
Wink
P7-D1-3
Soft Lead
P1-E1-4
NOTE: These printed colour swatches may vary from the actual Plascon paint colours. Check Plascon paint swatches from the Plascon Inspired Colour System.
Octavius G4-E1-2
Mystery
With a sophisticated yet nuanced feeling, our Mystery trend combines neutrals with highlights
like rich plums to give an enticing sense of depth. Furniture with clean, uncomplicated lines
complements this colour direction, and we’re seeing graphics take their cues from sumptuous
organic prints. This is a theme of contrasts, playing with accent colours for maximum impact,
while retaining an underlying simplicity.
Elements: Monochromatic with highlights, shaded plantscapes,
Blue Frost
B5-D2-3
Dusk of Day
B6-E1-2
high-contrast, deep texture, clean lines
Dusk of Day B6-E1-2 Blue Frost B5-D2-3 Aged Aloe Y6-E2-2
Octavius G4-E1-2
Above : walls painted with Plascon Kitchens & Bathrooms Blue Frost, cupboards painted with Plascon Velvaglo Dusk of Day, work island
painted with Plascon Velvaglo Octavius.
Opposite : walls painted with Plascon Cashmere Wink and Soft Lead.

Pleasant Hill Y7-E1-4 Clover Honey Y3-C1-4 Toffee Fudge O5-C1-2 Yellow Balloon Y5-A1-3
Toffee Fudge
O5-C1-2
NOTE: These printed colour swatches may vary from the actual Plascon paint colours. Check Plascon paint swatches from the Plascon Inspired Colour System.
Origins
Now more than ever, there is a strong desire to go back to basics. This is expressed in a love
of raw textures, patterns and materials, from ethnic-inspired geometrics to unpretentious
wooden furniture. Simplicity is important here, with stripped-back, yet bold décor expressions
as key. Ochre yellows and light wood-inspired browns give an earthy base note to the theme,
moving into light neutrals and blue-grey top notes.
Elements: Primitive, nature-inspired, feathers and hide,
linens and cottons, monochromatic, true to origin
Light Reflection Y6-A2-3 Resplendent Y4-D2-3 Black Beard B7-E1-1 Lime Miss Y6-A1-2
Lime Miss
Y6-A1-2
Light Reflection
Y6-A2-3
Above : walls painted with Plascon Velvaglo Lime Miss, cupboards painted with Plascon Velvaglo Light Reflection.
Opposite : walls painted with Plascon Double Velvet Toffee Fudge.